WHAT: In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April, Minneapolis local Eric Tostrud rides every Peloton LIVE CLASS offered on the Peloton bike (broadcasted from the New York City studio) on the last Friday of the month from 5 a.m. – 7 p.m. (10 classes total).
This Friday, April 27, the 3rd annual #Peloton4Parkinsons all day “spin-raiser” for The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Team Fox will be hosted at the Peloton space at Mall of America.
In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness month in April, bikers can spin for a cure by joining others at the Mall of America Peloton store on level 1, west outside of Macy’s where over 10 bikes are available to ride on a first serve basis by reserving your bike at: bit.ly/P4P2018BikeSignUp
Bikers can also ride virtually from home and join on social media by using #Peloton4Parkinsons in your Peloton “location share space,” or join a local spin class and share on social using “GoTeamFox.”
To date, Tostrud and Peloton4Parkinson’s have raised more than $14,000 with 100 percent of all proceeds going directly to the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s pursuit of a cure for PD.
For more information on this event visit: https://www.mallofamerica.com/events/view/14076
VISUALS: Peloton riders spinning for Parkinson’s Disease
WHEN: Friday, April 27, 2018
5 a.m. – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Mall of America – Peloton Store Level 1, South
About Peloton4Parkinsons:
Peloton4Parkinsons is virtual "spin-raisers" for Team Fox. In honor of Parkinson's Awareness Month in April, Eric Tostrud rides every LIVE CLASS offered on the Peloton Bike(broadcasted from the New York City studio) on the last Friday of the month --from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m(10 classes total). Others individuals join in person at the Mall Of America or NY Studio, or through Peloton's virtual classes on their own spin bike. To date, Eric and Peloton4Parkinson's have raised more than $14,000, with 100 percent of all proceeds going directly to The Michael J. Fox Foundation's pursuit of a cure for PD.
You can read more about what has inspired team captain Eric Tostrud to ride the his Team Fox blog feature: michaeljfox.org/foundation/news-detail.php?going-the-extra-virtual-mile-for-cure
About Mall of America®
Mall of America (MOA) is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America. At 5.6 million square feet, MOA boasts more than 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation’s largest indoor family theme park featuring 27 rides; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, home to sharks, sting rays and an amazing underwater tunnel; FlyOver America a 4D immersive flight adventure; Crayola Experience; Rainforest Care; Hard Rock Café; the nation’s longest indoor zip line and an 18-hole mini golf course.
The Mall, a top American tourist and vacation destination, opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to the MSP International Airport. Mall of America hosts more than 400 events annually, including concerts, book signings, celebrity meet-and-greets and community-focused cultural events. The Mall is also home to a 500-room Radisson Blu hotel, a 342-room JW Marriott hotel; office tower; grand entrance and more. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and visit our blog. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
